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Sylvain Charlebois

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is Senior Director of the Agri-Foods Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University in Halifax. Also at Dalhousie, he is Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculty of Agriculture. His current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety, and has published four books and many peer-reviewed journal articles in several publications. His research has been featured in a number of newspapers, including The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.
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Ottawa’s Tariff Retaliation Risks Raising Grocery Prices for Canadians

Sylvain Charlebois warns that Canadian counter-tariffs on U.S. food, ingredients and agricultural inputs could raise grocery prices and increase costs across the food supply chain.
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Canada Could Lose 2,500 Restaurants in 2026 as Industry Pressures Mount

Canada may avoid the 4,000 restaurant losses once forecast for 2026, but Sylvain Charlebois says up to 2,500 could still disappear as industry pressures intensify.
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Canada’s Supply Management System Must Evolve: 10 Myths That Need Rethinking

Sylvain Charlebois examines 10 common myths about Canada’s supply management system, from dairy prices and subsidies to milk dumping, trade and reform.
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Australian Beef Could Help Keep Canadian Consumers in the Beef Aisle

Australian beef imports may help keep Canadians buying beef as domestic prices remain high, preserving long-term demand while Canada's cattle industry rebuilds.
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Trump’s New Tariffs Put Canada’s Food Economy at Risk

Sylvain Charlebois argues that Canada must urgently re-engage with Washington as new U.S. tariffs threaten alcohol, dairy and broader food-sector trade.
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Permanent Daylight Time Could Redirect Canada’s Food Spending

Sylvain Charlebois examines how permanent daylight time could shift Canadian food spending between grocery stores, restaurants and other businesses.
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Food Safety Needs an AI Upgrade: Why Better Risk Communication Matters for Grocery Retail

Opinion: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois examines how AI could transform food safety communications, helping grocery retailers, suppliers and consumers navigate recalls with greater precision and confidence.
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Canada’s U.S. Alcohol Bans Are Coming Back to Haunt Provinces

Provincial bans on U.S. alcohol are emerging as a new Canada-U.S. trade flashpoint, writes Sylvain Charlebois, as American lawmakers push for scrutiny of provincial liquor monopolies.
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Trade Uncertainty Is Becoming Canada’s Biggest Economic Risk

As CUSMA enters review and China imposes new duties on Canadian products, Canada's agri-food sector faces mounting trade uncertainty that threatens investment and economic growth.
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Why Bureaucratic Delays Are Making Food More Expensive in Canada

Administrative delays affecting imported meat shipments may be adding millions in unnecessary costs to Canada's food supply chain, argues Sylvain Charlebois.
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Canada’s Food Prices Have Outpaced Inflation Every Month Under Carney

Food inflation has exceeded Canada's overall inflation rate for 15 consecutive months under Prime Minister Mark Carney, highlighting ongoing affordability concerns for households.
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The Hidden Cost of Grocery Promotions in Canada

Supplier-funded grocery promotions may be creating hidden costs throughout Canada's food supply chain. Sylvain Charlebois examines how these practices can affect prices over time.
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Generation X Leads Canadians in Throwing Away Food Past Date Labels: Survey

New survey data suggest Generation X is the most likely Canadian age group to discard food after date labels pass, while Gen Z appears more willing to assess food quality before throwing it away.
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Canada’s Economy Is Shrinking. Why Hasn’t the Food Sector Followed?

Canada's economy is shrinking, but the food sector remains resilient. Sylvain Charlebois examines why agri-food has held up and the risks ahead.
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Why Chicken Prices in Canada Could Surge Again This Summer

Chicken prices in Canada could rise again this summer as supply shortages, imports, and market pressures intensify across the poultry industry.
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Taxing Convenience Foods Punishes the Wrong Canadians

Quebec’s food tax changes are reigniting debate over whether taxing convenience foods unfairly burdens seniors, single households, and working Canadians.
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Why Food Brands Are Quietly Reversing Skimpflation

Food brands are reformulating products as consumers push back against years of ingredient cuts and declining food quality.
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Food Inflation Cools, But Canada’s Grocery Pain Is Far From Over

Canada’s food inflation slowed in April, but grocery affordability pressures continue as structural costs and global risks weigh on consumers.
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Recycling Rules Are Quietly Driving Food Inflation in Canada

New recycling policies are adding hidden costs to Canada’s food system, contributing to higher grocery prices and reduced product choice.
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Dunkin’ Return to Canada Signals New Coffee War

Dunkin’ is returning to Canada under Foodtastic, reigniting competition in a coffee market long dominated by Tim Hortons and increasingly shaped by shifting consumer habits.
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Affordability Is Changing How Canadians Eat Protein

Rising food costs and shifting consumer priorities are driving more Canadians toward flexible eating habits and changing protein consumption patterns.
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GLP-1 Drugs Trigger Multi-Billion Dollar Demand Shock in Food Sector

GLP-1 drugs are shifting Canadians from volume to value in food consumption, with major implications for retailers and restaurants.
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Grocery Prices Stabilize, but Affordability Remains a Challenge in Canada

Grocery prices are stabilizing in Canada, but affordability challenges persist as many households continue to struggle with rising food costs.
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Meat and Produce Prices Rise Together in Canada

Meat and produce prices are rising together in Canada, signaling ongoing food system pressure and persistent grocery inflation.
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Faulty Meat Scales Cost Canadians Millions

Faulty meat scales may be costing Canadians millions annually, raising concerns about grocery pricing accuracy and regulatory oversight.
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